Rachel Bilson for Marie Claire Mexico

  Everyone's favourite Dixie, Rachel Bilson, looks amazing on the cover and pages of Marie Claire Mexico's October issue. Glamorous dresses, vibrant metallic, a sun kissed glow and tousled hair complemented with a cat's eye, make for a stunning spread!

Red Carpet: Teen Choice Awards 2011

I've finally finished my Style Portfolio as part of Nokia and Elle Magazine's Search for the Next Style Correspondent.  So I thought it was time to return to my ususal posting.  I thought I'd share a few of my favourites from the Red Carpet at the Teen Choice Awards 2011!

Rachel Bilson

Taylor Swift

Blake Lively

Selena Gomez

Kaley Cuoco

 The Vampire Diaries' Nina Dobrev

Kim and Khloe Kardashian and Kylie and Kendall Jenner

The Vampire Diaries' Paul Wesley

 The Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder

Teen Wolf's Tyler Posey

Trend: Faux Fur and Animal Print

"I think every woman should have a piece of leopard, but not every woman will wear leopard. You have to have courage to wear leopard." Rachel Zoe  Are you ready to channel your inner Rachel Zoe?  Rachel's signatory leopard print and faux fur classics seem to have created a little fashion frenzy!  Left, right and centre.. on the runway, front row, street fashion and of course all your favourite celebrities are embracing this 1970's revolutionary trend.  The leopard and faux fur trend has been slowly sneaking into the fashion world, however, now it's been taken to a whole new level!  We're only half way through fashion week and the faux fur and leopard trend has completely taken over, not only on the runway, but also front row.  And How to wear this trend? 
The minimalistic approach

A little unsure about how the trend will work for you?  Try opting for an accessory like a bag, shoes or scarf.

Olivia Palermo at Fall 2011 Fashion Week wearing a faux fur scarf and leopard sunnies

Olivia Palermo front row at Fall 2011 Fashion Week wearing leopard booties

Selena Gomez wearing a leopard scarf

The Faux Fur Vest

This possibly the most common way to were fur, because it's versatile.  

 Ashley Tisdale opting for a more casual look with her faux fur vest

Ashley Olsen pairing her faux fur vest with jeans and an oversized bag.

 Lo Bosworth at Fashion Week Fall 2011, pairing her vest with a shirt for a more classic  and polished look.

Tinsley Mortimer at New York Fashion Week Fall 2011 pairing her faux fur vest with a dress.

The Leopard and Fur Jacket/Coat

Besides keeping you warm during the winter, the faux fur and leopard jacket are truely a statement piece essential.

Rachel Zoe pairing her fur jacket with a dress and leggings for a more glam look.

Kourtney Kardashian wearing a leopard coat

The Fur/Leopard 'Professional'

 Feeling a little more game?  Try experimenting with fur and leopard.  Purhaps a leopard dress?  Or mixing and matching both leopard and fur?  Or for something a little different matching fur with a maxi dress, yes a huge trend at Fashion Week!

Olivia Palermo for Tibi in a leopard dress

Rachel Bilson wearing an animal print dress

Whitney Port in a 'fur' like skirt

Rachel Zoe mixing an animal print skirt with a fur coat

Olivia Palermo mixing a fur vest, scarf and animal print booties at Fashion Week Fall 2011 

Olivia Palermo wearing a maxi with a vest at Fashion Week Fall 2011

Olivia Palermo pairing a fur jacket with a maxi for the second time at Fashion Week Fall 2011.

Most Fashionable of 2010

Who do I believe was the most fashionable celebrity of the year?  I've had my eye of quite a few celebrities this year including Blake Lively and Leighton Meester, Rachel Bilson, Olivia Palermo, Lauren Conrad, Tinsley Mortimer, Taylor Swift, Alexa Chung and that's just the start.  Whilst I have my favourites there were definitely some celebrities that stood out this year, more than usual. 
Rachel Bilson.. I was always a huge fan of hers when she starred on 'The OC' however, she disappeared for a while.  This year, she returned and was more fashionable than ever before, attending Fashion Week, events and Fashion's Night Out NY. 

Fashion's Night Out NY

Blake Lively has always been on the fashion scene, but it seemed as though this year she took it to a whole new level.  Attending Fashion Week, events, dressing in Marchesa and Chanel and was rubbing shoulders with Anna Wintour and Karl Lagerfeld!

Chanel Soho Store Opening

 Taylor Swift has not only taken over the music world, but slowly she's entered the fashion world.  Appearing at fashion events, Fashion Week and gracing the cover of an array of magazines.  I think Taylor is definitely one to watch in 2011 especially with her unique sense of style.

But who do I believe was the most stylish person of 2010?  This person managed to gracefully pull off every trend, the little white dress, the little black dress, the lace trend, the floral trend, textures, colour, metallic, the ponytail trend, the statement piece necklace, the sheer maxi, the high flared pants, the classics, the bootie, the leggings, the faux fur, the embellishments, the leather shorts, the ruffles, the animal print and she successfully pulled it off with her Birkin Bag and Charlotte Olympia Eve shoes.  I'm talking about Olivia Palermo!  Always on trend, always in designer and always ever so fashionable.. from Fashion Week, to events, to campaigns and editorials.. She has an amazing sense of style.  I love how she embraces trends and the classics. I would have to say Olivia Palermo alongside her boyfriend Johannes Huebl were the most stylish couple of the year.  I really enjoyed blogging them.  A guy that can pull off that many different suits gets the approval in my books!  He successfully wore the grey suit, the navy suit, the white suit, the tan suit, the khaki suit and the black suit.  This year they have become the fashion power couple!

 

For more images of Olivia during Fashion Week see http://thelilacmannequin.blogspot.com/2010/10/fashion-weeks-best-dressed.html

Fashion Week's Best Dressed: Olivia Palermo and Rachel Bilson

One of the most important parts of fashion week, besides the shows of course, is who sat front row and what were they wearing!  After searching through my S/S 2011 fashion week images, there is one person who never disappoints... yes Olivia Palermo!  Olivia appeared at not only New York Fashion Week, but London and Paris Fashion Week.. yeah I know, I wish I was her too!  Olivia was in attendance at shows including Valentino, Mulberry, Monique Lhuiller, Emilio De La Morena and Marchesa (just naming a few!).  Here are a few outfits!

Olivia at Valentino - This has to be my favourite outfit!

Olivia in a DVF skirt, a Frank Tell jacket and Charlotte Olympia Eve heels

Olivia in DVF jacket, Topshop by Marios skirt, Charlotte Olympia Minerva pumps and carrying a Hermes Birkin Bag of course!

Olivia wearing her signature Charlotte Olympia Eve shoes and carrying her Hermes.

Olivia in a Marchesa Fall 2008 dress and Proenza Schoulder booties

Olivia in a Tibi dress carry a Mulberry bag

Olivia in Charlotte Olympia Minerva pumps

Wearing Charlotte Olympia Eve heels

Olivia in Elizabeth and James booties

Olivia's Charlotte Olympia Eve 'I die' heels!

Olivia Palermo wasn't the only person I had my eye on during fashion week though.. Rachel Bilson appeared out of no where!  Thought I'd share a few of her outfits.

Rachel in complete Dior..dress and heels

Rachel in Etro Floral dress, DVF jacket and Brian Atwood pumps

Rachel wearing a DVF dress and carrying a DVF clutch

Rachel in a Dior dress, Vanessa Bruno cardigan, carrying a Matthew Williamson for Bulgari bag and wearing Brian Atwood nude pumps